India will host Sri Lanka in a T20I series after defeating the West Indies in both ODIs and T20Is. The squad has undergone numerous changes, with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant being rested, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have returned to play. Surya Kumar Yadav, the player of the series in the T20Is against the West Indies, is injured and will miss the match. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young people to seize it with both hands.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka had a disastrous last T20I series against Australia, losing 4-1. They felt relieved after winning the final T20I. They don’t have a great record against India, having only won one bilateral T20I series. Beating India on home turf will be a tremendous test for them.
Weather
The weather forecast for match day is partly cloudy, and temperatures will likely range from 16~29°C.
Pitch
This venue has only held four T20I. The wicket has pace and will favour the spinners for the duration of the match, although the batter’s score is unrestricted. A score of higher than 170 is considered good.
Probable Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuveshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Hooda/Sanju Samson,
Sri Lanka:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
India vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20I, Dream 11:
Pathum Nissanka (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Rohit Sharma, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Maheesh Theekshana
Prediction
Match winner
- India
Winning the toss
- India
Top Batsman
- India – Rohit Sharma
- Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
Top Bowler
- India – Jasprit Bumrah
- Sri Lanka – Maheesh Theekshana
Most Sixes
- India – Ishan Kishan
- Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka
Player of the Match
- India – Rohit Sharma
Team Scores Batting First
- India – 170+
- Sri Lanka – 160+
India is a high-quality team that is nearly unbeatable at home. They have several match-winners among its ranks and are the favourites to win this match.
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